SSU College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies

10/09/2026

The application deadline for many of our great credential programs has been extended to November 30th! Join us and become a teacher in your community! Details here: https://eces.sonoma.edu/admissions Sonoma State University

10/08/2026

🎉We are proud to share that Sonja Braden is our 2026 recipient of the F. George Elliott Fellowship for Professional Renewal. Currently in her fifth-year teaching math at Piner High School, she has been committed to ongoing professional development in several leading frameworks. The Elliott Scholarship has helped Sonja continue her professional learning journey in even more depth and rigor by allowing her to engage in SSU’s Masters in Education program, with a focus in Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. This opportunity is of great value to her, and she is deeply grateful for the support. Congratulations Sonja! https://soe.sonoma.edu/resources/scholarships-awards/elliott-fellowship-professional-renewal Sonoma State University

10/07/2026

Join us this Thursday at 4pm to hear our own Dr. Natalia Villanueva-Nieves discuss her new book! See the full schedule of lectures this semester here: https://orsp.sonoma.edu/forms-resources-events/events/spotlight-scholarship Sonoma State University

10/06/2026

🍂 Our fall newsletter is out. Thanks to everyone who contributed stories to share this semester. Check it out, and share with family and friends! https://mailchi.mp/sonoma/eces-fall-newsletter-18253003?e=e6843323a5 Sonoma State University

10/05/2026

This celebrate your freedom to read! https://bannedbooksweek.org/ Sonoma State University Sonoma State University Library

10/02/2026

🎉So proud of our faculty securing this valuable funding for our students! Sonoma State University

Big news for Sonoma State! 💙🐺

Faculty from the SSU College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies have been awarded a $5.45 million U.S. Department of Education grant to help strengthen the teacher pipeline in rural Lake and Mendocino counties.

The new ROOTS initiative will support future educators through teacher residencies, mentoring, financial support and more.

We’re so proud of our faculty and regional partners making this work possible!

Read more: https://news.sonoma.edu/

09/25/2026

Today is the day! The 59th Annual California Native American Day will take place in Sacramento from 10am to 2pm, and the official event program, map, and participant lists are available here: www.CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay.com. Sonoma State University

09/22/2026

New Student Spotlight! Originally from the East Bay, Mia Weekes is currently working towards her MA in Counseling (PPS Credential). Mia hopes that earning her Pupil Personnel Services MA will help her gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience she needs to become a successful school counselor. Mia shared with us: “I hope to create a safe and welcoming environment where every student feels valued and supported.” We’re proud to have Mia as one of our ECES students this year! Check us out! eces.sonoma.edu Sonoma State University

09/18/2026

The 59th Annual California Native American Day will take place next Friday in Sacramento from 10am to 2pm, and the official event program, map, and participant lists are now available: www.CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay.com.
Please Note: For the first time, 10th Street will be closed to through traffic beginning at 8am through the conclusion of the event. Elder drop-off will be available at the traffic circle, accessible from 9th Street, with golf carts ready to assist Elders across the street. Vehicles may not be left unattended in the drop-off area. Sonoma State University